Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant

181 Willett Ave, Riverside, RI 02915

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 25, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The most recent inspection turned up seven violations, more than the two found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Riverside average 82, so Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Water was added to sanitizer bay to bring the concentration to 100 ppm.

7-204.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated (below) from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of the prep unit were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the doors.

4-501.11

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced.

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Employee(s) must register in, and successfully complete, an approved course in food safety management.

2-102.12

May 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant.

How does Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Riverside?

Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverside average of 82.

Has Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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